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Emma

her wherever I can, shall have musical parties to draw out
her talents, and shall be constantly on the watch for an
eligible situation. My acquaintance is so very extensive,
that I have little doubt of hearing of something to suit her

shortly.—I shall introduce her, of course, very particularly
to my brother and sister when they come to us. I am sure
they will like her extremely; and when she gets a little
acquainted with them, her fears will completely wear off,
for there really is nothing in the manners of either but
what is highly conciliating.—I shall have her very often
indeed while they are with me, and I dare say we shall
sometimes find a seat for her in the barouche-landau in
some of our exploring parties.’
‘Poor Jane Fairfax!’—thought Emma.—‘You have not
deserved this. You may have done wrong with regard to
Mr. Dixon, but this is a punishment beyond what you can
have merited!—The kindness and protection of Mrs.
Elton!—‘Jane Fairfax and Jane Fairfax.’ Heavens! Let me
not suppose that she dares go about, Emma Woodhouse-
ing me!— But upon my honour, there seems no limits to
the licentiousness of that woman’s tongue!’
Emma had not to listen to such paradings again—to any
so exclusively addressed to herself—so disgustingly
decorated with a ‘dear Miss Woodhouse.’ The change on

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